AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEPA Cleanup: EPA is resuming remediation at the former H.K. Porter site, starting new soil reassessments after demolition, with plans to remove and replace topsoil and target lead contamination while monitoring air and controlling dust. Climate Court Watch: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear Boulder County and the City of Boulder’s climate-related lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor on Oct. 5, testing whether federal law blocks local claims. EV Policy Shift: The Trump administration is rolling back Biden-era fuel-efficiency standards for new cars and light trucks, weakening mileage requirements and undercutting the push toward electric vehicles. Data Center Backlash: A Virginia survey finds residents want stronger rules around data-center siting and impacts, including environmental review and power-line placement. Public Health—Radon: A new regional campaign in the DC area urges radon testing and mitigation, citing radon as a leading lung-cancer risk for nonsmokers. Allergy Season: Longer growing seasons mean fall allergy risks persist, raising the stakes for HVAC maintenance and indoor air quality checks. Wildfire & Infrastructure: Tribal leaders met in Washington to address wildfire impacts, transmission expansion, and emergency access legislation.
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